Types of Courses in Ontario Schools
Course Type  | Description  | Applies to Grades  | 
O – Open  | provides students with a broad educational base  | 9, 10, 11, 12  | 
P – Applied  | emphasizes practical, concrete applications of concepts  | 9, 10  | 
D – Academic  | emphasizes theoretical, abstract applications of concepts  | 9, 10  | 
L – Essential (Locally Developed)  | continues basic skill development and provides background for workplace (E) courses  | 9, 10  | 
C – College  | equips students with skills/knowledge to meet requirements for college  | 11, 12  | 
U – University  | equips students with skills/knowledge to meet requirements for university  | 11, 12  | 
M – University/College  | equips students with skills/knowledge to meet requirements for university and/or college  | 11, 12  | 
E – Workplace  | equips students with skills/knowledge for the workplace or apprenticeship programs  | 11, 12  | 
Course Codes – What do they mean?
Example: ENG1D1
ENG – Course, English
1 – Grade 9
D – Course Type, Academic
1 – School Code
Make good course choices based on your:
future goals
learning style
interests
abilities
recommendations of parents, older students and teachers
diploma requirements
university/college/workplace requirements
career plans
